The Deceleration Chamber was concerned with two entangled ideas: the elasticity of time— especially slow time—and how time is specifically experienced when one is away from familiar surroundings: on tour, traveling or on vacation. Encountering the unfamiliar, being lost or disorientated affects how time is perceived, how data is recorded and recollected, and how all of us choose the mode by which we measure, mark or experience the passage of time.

Phillip Monk, who lives and works in Toronto, is well-known for reviews and articles that have appeared an all major Canadian and international art magazines. His writings have been published in several books on contemporary art as well as in catalogues accompanying exhibitions of Canadian artists.

Locations/ National was a unique project both in scope and magnitude. From Halifax to Victoria, Canadians were able to encounter work by Canadians, on a local as well as national level.

In the spirit of the 1983 World Communications Year, Locations/ National attempted to established a model communications network for future cultural projects between Canadian cities. Rather than the traditional approach of concentrating culturally-relevant activities in major centres for the benefit of a few, the national link-up in Locations/National allowed for the crucial exchange of information on a national level.

Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories.

Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office [at] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833.